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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty's lawyer called our attorney! 30 days to pay or they will file suit

« on: June 06, 2011, 07:49:07 PM »

Have they offered and proof in writing to you to indicate that they are the sole owners of the photos in question.
Without that, a successful lawsuit would prove difficult.

S.G.

we got back the usual, we'll prove it when we get to court, response.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty's lawyer called our attorney! 30 days to pay or they will file suit

« on: June 06, 2011, 02:36:54 PM »

 it was indeed a phone call, not a letter he received on May 31 from
McCormack Intellectual Property Business Law firm.  The statements made were that if we didn’t respond
within 30 days a suit would be filed.

now what?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty's lawyer called our attorney! 30 days to pay or they will file suit

« on: June 03, 2011, 05:25:08 PM »

Don't jump the gun yet. WHO is the attorney and law firm?

As I have repeatedly said, getting educated is key.  There are free videos/audios and many forums posts.  Filing a lawsuit and actually winning and collecting on it are very different things.

If you can't afford it, you need to get educated on all the issues before you give yourself unnecessary stress.

The other option is to spend $195 and hire Oscar. I don't know your attorney but exactly how well versed is your attorney in this matter?

Matthew

Matthew,
Thanks for responding. After reading it I reexamined the letter from my clients attorney. (I'm the web guy responsible for her trouble) and have offered to go halfsies with her)
It's her attorney, and after rereading everything, I'm not sure there actually was a call to her attorney. I'm trying to get some answers.

I think she may be getting very nervous and wants to try an settle. I have read and researched this for many months. I was comfortable waiting it out. My client however is older and has much more to lose than I do. I understand her position. But, I also want accurate details before I write anyone a check.

thanks!!!!!

g

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Getty's lawyer called our attorney! 30 days to pay or they will file suit

« on: June 03, 2011, 12:22:01 PM »

"Our attorney has advised us that he received a call from the law firm handling the Getty claim.  We have
30 days to respond with payment of they are off to court with a law suit. "

the suit is for about $6000 for 6 images. This is the first I've heard of them making phone calls to lawyers.

My client now wants to offer a settlement to them.

Like most folks, I cannot afford it.

Advice of what to do please.

thanks,

g